What are you wearing today??

[Mario]

That's a very sharp looking combination. I can't see any reason why you shouldn't keep that suit. If you do decide to sell it I'd consider buying it.

It's just that I'm still a bit insecure about the padded shoulders and flared pants. Those were also a halmark of the 80's, of which I do have some very vivid - I should rather say scary - memories... Should I decide to sell the suit I'll let you know first.

Thank you for the link.

 

[cherry lips]

Here's me dolled-up last Saturday. Can anyone guess my inspirations?

 

[avedwards]

It's just that I'm still a bit insecure about the padded shoulders and flared pants. Those were also a halmark of the 80's, of which I do have some very vivid - I should rather say scary - memories... Should I decide to sell the suit I'll let you know first.

Thank you for the link.

Thank you . I quite like padded shoulders personally. My first vintage suit (a late 30s/early 40s DB) has extremely padded shoulders, to the extent that it makes me look well built. It took me a while to get used to it but I like the look now, though I find it gets very uncomfortable in any remotely warm temperature.

 

[Orgetorix]

 

[AmateisGal]

Lovely Rue, your hair is looking super too.

As for me, I’m looking every bit the mad collector!
Another everyday type of outfit and all made from 40’s patterns. Not made by me though as it would never get finished!

T x

Wow! You look incredibly authentic! Well done.

 

[Mario]

My first vintage suit (a late 30s/early 40s DB) has extremely padded shoulders, to the extent that it makes me look well built.

Oh the embarrassment when you have to take it off given certain cirumstances... :eeek:

 

[chanteuseCarey]

That is exactly why I cannot understand or 'get' this very popular lingerie trend sold here in the states (okay, at least in No. California)- the extremely padded smooth line brassiere. A gal has to hunt for finding pretty and lacy brassieres with no padding these days!

Oh the embarrassment when you have to take it off given certain cirumstances... :eeek:

 

[Tomasso]

A gal has to hunt for finding pretty and lacy brassieres with no padding these days!

La Perla

 

[RBH]

Very sharp look Mario!

 

[chanteuseCarey]

Thanks Tomasso, no surprise to see this coming from you, Sir! I'll look for this brand. Chantelle from France is another good brand (the brand I've been wearing for the last few years), but pricey. Its like that old L'oreal haircolor ad tagline I guess, "Expensive, but I'm worth it."

La Perla

 

[Mario]

Very sharp look Mario!

Thank you Rusty!

 

[avedwards]

Oh the embarrassment when you have to take it off given certain cirumstances... :eeek:

Maybe it's time I just got well built rather than just wearing suits giving the illusion of being well built.

 

[Tomasso]

Maybe it's time I just got well built rather than just wearing suits giving the illusion of being well built.

Yeah but suits don't hang well on bulky muscles.

 

[LittleMissToniJo]

Dinerman, cherry lips & Orgetorix -- all wonderful!!

 

[chanteuseCarey]

For the evening's Birthday [Pur]Suits: its my man's bday and he's having dinner with a relative in SF, and then back at his house for cake and ice cream and presents with me. While he's away at dinner I'll be at the house 'setting the stage'. I baked a cake per his request. Chocolate with walnuts, and spread with whipped cream with walnuts instead of traditional frosting.

When he arrives at the door, I'll be greeting him wearing a favourite of his that he really enjoys- me in my vintage 40s red/brown stroller fur coat. With gold heels, Nadri goldtone with clear crystals pendant necklace and matching drop earrings, similar design coordinating bracelet, gold Coach watch. He gets such a kick out of the vintage furs (I have six)!

For dessert, I'll have on a lovely 'lipstick' bright pink deep v neck pleated satin fitted dress from Nordstrom. A great cocktail 'little evening out' dress. I've only worn this dress one other time, we were meeting at our favourite ballroom/social dance haunt that night, and I got there first. I had told him earlier in the day when he got there to look for 'pink'. When he saw me in this dress, the first thing he said was 'Oh, my god...'

Dang! Can't find the digital camera here, will try to post a pic of me this dress when I can another time.

 

[Derek WC]

Cute as a bugs ear, Cherry Lips.

 

[Stearmen]

Insperation

Here's me dolled-up last Saturday. Can anyone guess my inspirations?

Well, don't heep us waiting, what was your insperation? You look great by the way!

 

[cherry lips]

Thank you kind souls! You made me smile.
My main inspiration was the divine Catherine Deneuve in Belle de Jour!

Then there's the perennial french maid/ school girl/ porcelain doll fascination, and lately the lovely blogger Elsa Billgren.
I enjoyed the expression "Cute as a bug's ear"! Never heard it before.

 

[Solid Citizen]

The TUPPENCE Turnout

Your presentation recalls the fine vintage posts of Lauren & Wildroot/Forgotten Man in FL days past! Solid Citizen

 

[boone33]

Button down pale blue dress shirt and off-white khakis.